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Denada Ibrushi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Greehey School of Business at St. Mary’s University. Ibrushi’s research interests span the fields of empirical asset pricing, financial econometrics, and ESG investing. She has presented her work at multiple international conferences. Ibrushi is a design thinker and has attended the Teaching and Learning Studio Summer 2022 at Stanford University.

Seasoned technical leader, RF and Wireless professional, experienced in active/passive components, semiconductors, sub-systems and system development covering HF through MMW; managing large programs, projects and organizations with multi-disciplinary teams. Experienced in DAS, IBW, 4G, LTE and WiFi applications and product design, high power devices, amplifiers, linearization, broadband and multi-carrier PAs, LNAs, MMIC, Si, GaAs, GaN, HBT, HEMT, pHEMT and LDMOS devices and technologies, high frequency circuit design, RF front-ends, RoF, pulsed RF, antennas and coverage, link budgeting and analysis, DFM, multi-chip modules, COB, microelectronics, industrial controls and automotive electronics, quantum computer control, technology and roadmap development. Experienced in high reliability product design and qualification, business plan and strategy development, technical marketing, training and product management.

Bio: Birnur Aral is a prominent figure in the consumer products industry, with over 20 years of experience. She has notably led the Beauty, Health, and Sustainability Lab at Good Housekeeping Institute, overseeing studies in diverse categories. Birnur's work has profoundly influenced Good Housekeeping's audience, engaging over 50 million readers monthly with insightful reviews and content. Her keen eye for quality has been pivotal in the evaluation process for the Good Housekeeping Seal, a symbol of consumer trust in various categories, including cosmetics, OTC drugs, health remedies, and supplements. As a principal organizer of Good Housekeeping’s Raise the Green Bar Sustainability summits, Birnur introduced and managed the brand's Sustainable Innovation Awards. Her academic background comprises a BS in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University, advanced degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a post-graduate certificate in Sustainability Analytics from Columbia University. Recently, Birnur returned to Stevens Institute of Technology as a part-time researcher while starting her consultancy to assist brands in achieving sustainable growth and earning consumer trust with her vast experience and commitment to sustainability. In addition to her professional achievements, Birnur has contributed as a juror on award panels, moderated panels in the beauty industry, and mentored young entrepreneurs and graduate students. Her research has resulted in scientific publications and patented personal care innovations. Residing in West New York, NJ, Birnur is a proud mother of two daughters, balancing her professional pursuits with a rich family life. Areas of Expertise: **AREAS OF EXPERTISE** <br> Sustainability \| Value Chain Analysis \| Life Cycle Thinking \| Materiality Assessment \| ESG Reporting \| Research \| Polymer Processing \| Rheology \| Materials Science \| Leadership \| Building Trust \| Leading with Vision and Integrity \| Critical and Creative Thinker \| Marketing Claim Savvy \| Digital Content \| Search Engine Optimization \| E\-Commerce \| Communication \| Team Building \| Talent Development\, Management\, and Retention \| Stakeholder Management Cross Functional Collaboration \| Brand Partnerships \| Strategic Business Alliances \| Engagement \| Media Relations <br> <br> List of Publications: B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Viscoelastic Material Functions of Noncolloidal Suspensions with Spherical Particles," J. Rheology, 41, (3), 599-620 (1997). B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Rheology and Extrudability of Very Concentrated Suspensions: Effects of Vacuum Imposition," Plast. and Rubber Comp. Proc. and Applications, 24, 201-210 (1995). B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Effects of Temperature and Surface Roughness on Time-Dependent Development of Wall Slip in Torsional Flow of Concentrated Suspensions," J. Rheol., 38 (4), 957-972 (1994). D. Kalyon, P. Yaras, B. Aral and U. Yilmazer, "Rheological Behavior of Concentrated Suspensions: A Solid Rocket Fuel Simulant," J. Rheology, 37, 35-53 (1993). D. M. Kalyon, R. Yazici, C. Jacob, B. Aral and S. W. Sinton, "Effects of Air Entrainment on the Rheology of Concentrated Suspensions during Con\_nuous Processing," Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 1386-1392 (1991).

Management, leadership, interpersonal skills, educational design.